Memorial Park Elementary School

www.jasper.k12.al.us/mps

375 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Memorial Park Elementary School, located in Jasper, Alabama, is a core institution within the Jasper City School District. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school focuses on establishing a strong foundation in core subjects while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school is dedicated to the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and academic excellence.

As part of the Jasper City school system, Memorial Park Elementary prioritizes the use of modern educational resources and effective instructional strategies to prepare students for success in later grades. The school culture encourages active participation from parents and community members, viewing the educational process as a collaborative partnership. Through its commitment to high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

375

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	74
Black	59
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
227 (60.5 %)
Hispanic
74 (19.7 %)
Black
59 (15.7 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jasper City
Phone:	(205)384-6461
Website:	http://www.jasper.k12.al.us/mps
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 193

Grade 3 182